John J. Craighead

American conservationist
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Summary

John J. Craighead was born on August 14, 1916[1], in Washington, D.C.[2]. He died on September 18, 2016[3], in Missoula[4]. He worked as a naturalist[5] and environmentalist[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Frank Cooper Craighead, Sr.[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Employer: National Park Service[10], University of Montana[11]
  • Educated at: University of Michigan[12], Pennsylvania State University[13]
  • Award received: Aldo Leopold Award[14]
  • Member of: Frank and John Craighead[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: John J. Craighead[17]
  • Family name: Craighead[18]
  • Given name: John[19]
  • Partner in business or sport: Frank Craighead[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • Sibling: Frank Craighead[22], Jean Craighead George[23]

FAQs

Where was John J. Craighead born?

John J. Craighead's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did John J. Craighead die?

John J. Craighead died in Missoula[4].

Who were John J. Craighead's parents?

John J. Craighead's father was Frank Cooper Craighead, Sr.[8].

What did John J. Craighead do for work?

John J. Craighead worked as a naturalist[5] and environmentalist[6].

Where did John J. Craighead go to school?

John J. Craighead was educated at University of Michigan[12] and Pennsylvania State University[13].

What awards did John J. Craighead receive?

Honors received include Aldo Leopold Award[14].

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  1. [2] ↑ . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . seas.umich.edu. seas.umich.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . blog.education.nationalgeographic.org. blog.education.nationalgeographic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . blog.education.nationalgeographic.org. blog.education.nationalgeographic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . ijw.org. ijw.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wildlife.org. wildlife.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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